Spencer Spotlight: Wood part of artist's life from childhood

Carving by Julio Hochberg

With the high quality and variety of hardwoods, Brazil was a perfect place for Julio Hochberg to grow up with an interest in wood.

With a triangular shape and an extremely sharp edge, the Japanese knife passed down from his father became one of his earliest tools. As a young boy, Hochberg was fortunate to have these kinds of tools nearby where he could develop his dexterity with them.

All his life, Hochberg has been a carver and painter. But his roots in art were planted firmly in southern Brazil, where he was born and raised.

With his father's knife and an abundance of wood, Hochberg came to love what he could do with wood. That love for this medium has traveled with him all his life.

Now residing in Marshfield, he continues with his art. Obviously, wood was his first medium as he worked with the Japanese knife. As an artist, he has created beautiful art pieces, utilizing wood from many parts of the world. Other tools have been added to his repertoire, one being the pencil.

As an artist, Hochberg is intrigued with the beauty and grace of the wood medium. He is starting to experiment with different materials, including those of the reclaimed nature. His current work is a mix of various styles and concepts. His love of history is also expressed in many of his pieces.

The art work of Julio Hochberg will be on display in the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts' gallery during November. You can visit with the artist during an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 1. The centerpiece of his art will be an abstract city made of wood representing all the continents. Also on display will be paintings, drawings and other carvings created in wood and soap stone.

While attending the opening reception, take in the jazz sounds created by James Voss and Jim Rickard. Don't forget make your way down the hall to the high school commons for refreshments.

Hochberg's art display can be viewed during the opening reception, at the time of performances or by appointment. You can call the LuCille Tack Center box office at 715-659-4499. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Spencer Spotlight: Wood part of artist's life from childhood

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